Today I shortened a 24" stainless steel scale 1/4" made a mount and installed it on the back of the vertical cut off saw. I can now measure to 24" cut with a hand free for the vise. By shortening the end by 1/4" it dosnt rub on the blade. Set it so the center of the line is +.010 inside edge is 0 and outside edge is +.020. This will change some with the blade or new blades as the kerf varies.